Inappropriate
Pronunciation
- RP IPA: /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹiət/
- GenAm IPA: /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹiət/
- Hyphenation: in + ap + pro + pri + ate
Origin
- + appropriate
Full definition of inappropriate
Adjective
inappropriate
- Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."While PDA or sexual irresponsibility may be considered unsuitable, it is not inappropriate for teenagers in a relationship and nearly of legal age to talk alone."